rachaelic

creative

  • Stop Looking, Start Listening

    lessons in life will be repeated until they are learned Read more

  • Show Up Anyway

    this blog post is a reminder to myself and anyone else who needs it Read more

  • It’s Within You

    If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it. Read more

  • You’re Doing It Again

    Look at me, all fucked up over someone I’ll never meet. Read more

  • I’ve Been Scared To Come Back…

    Well, long time no write friends! I’ve just had a look and the last time I published anything on this blog was the end of last year -and I don’t really want to count that as a ‘proper post’ because it was just a quick message. I’ve thought about coming back and writing basically none Read more

  • Does One Bad Day Ruin Your Entire Week?

    As I’m writing this, it’s a Tuesday which in my book is the second day of the week. For a change, I managed to have a productive and fulfilling Monday (yesterday) with a good balance of work, productivity and relaxation. It was basically the perfect day for me, where I had time to tackle all Read more

  • Apps To Keep The Lazy Creative Organised | What’s On My Phone?

    There are so many apps that you can download for free to change your life. Okay, that sounds a bit dramatic. But being able to organise yourself will change your life – and considering that’s what I’m suggesting you use your phone for, it’s not too far of a stretch. As there are a lot Read more

  • Rituals That Are Keeping Me Sane Right Now | #StayHome

    So many things have changed due to the current situation. I think we’re all experiencing an increase in low mood and feelings that we’d rather not deal with, which makes things even harder. As I’ve mentioned a lot on this blog, I’m someone who spends a lot of time at home generally but even I’m Read more

  • Here’s Why You Don’t Need A Side Hustle | Let’s Talk About It

    As someone who is interested in self-development, I come across the term ‘side hustle’ an awful lot. I bet you’re in the same position too. Side hustle is a term that refers to a side project or some kind of hobby that will bring in money. It’s something a lot of people recommend as a Read more

  • Eggs – May, Myself And I #5

    May 5: Eggs My puppy loves eggs. Before getting a dog I couldn’t even imagine that a sentence like that would even make sense, but it’s true. We were very blessed towards the end of last year and Ceaser came into our lives, despite the fact that my family “would never have a dog” (Dad, literally Read more

  • Doughnut – May, Myself & I #3

    May 3 : Doughnut I love doughnuts. It’s a thing I’m going through at the moment and I totally blame my boyfriend for this obsession. I have always had a sweet tooth and it’s something that I think everyone knows about me. I would much rather have dessert than a main course any day of Read more

  • Running & Star – May, Myself And I #1 + #2 (Catch Up)

    I love Carrie Hope Fletcher and I thought that her ‘May, Myself and I’ challenge (watch the video here) was a great way to get me back into writing as a hobby. I’ve recently talked about my ongoing battle with this blog and how I’m struggling to get back into writing just for myself, so Read more

  • Why You Should Mix Up Your Mentors | Successful Self – Care

    In this age of social media and constant connection 24/7, it’s not difficult to find a mentor for yourself. mentor (noun) an experienced or trusted adviser Regardless of what field you’re interested in, or what particular element of life you’re struggling with right now, chances are there’s someone out there that you can look up to. Read more

  • Creating Just For The Hell Of It: Shame, Fear and Self-Care

    It may be pretty obvious, as I have this little blog and did I creative degree, but writing is something that I really love. When I was a child, I would spent hours scribbling in notebooks and typing up stories, journal entries and poems. I was never afraid to share my work and on several Read more

  • Who Do You Want To Be?

    For some reason recently I’ve been all about self-reflection and just reflecting in general. Maybe it’s because spring is coming, and that’s all about fresh starts and new beginnings, or maybe it’s because I’m getting (scarily) near the end of my university degree so things are changing so fast for me and I have a Read more

  • Becoming Unstuck: How To Get Out of A Rut

    It’s so easy to get stuck into a rut and feel like there is no way out. For those of you unfamiliar with the term, being ‘stuck in a rut’ describes those times when you feel like you’re trapped. When things aren’t going quite as you’d like but you can’t find any way to resolve Read more